What a break!

Sometimes I look at another blog and see that it hasn't been updated for so long. If I've enjoyed reading it, that becomes quite annoying. However, I may been one of those people - though I have seen much worse - as ever I am not really sure anyone is reading my thoughts thoughts! C'est la vie!

Here are some more books that I have recently read and HIGHLY recommend. Click on the links if you want to buy them. If you click on the link and purchase something a lovely charity called the Living by Giving Trust (see here) will earn some money to support its causes. :) I supported them recently, and though I've not been to any of their events, I have supported them as much as possible. This is one way I can do that.

First up: The Mysterious Affair at Styles (Poirot). I've read a few of Agatha Christie's classics and have now started from the beginning of Monsieur Poirot. I'll follow these through in the order that they are intended (according to Christie). This book was a good beginning, explaining how Captain Hastings knew Poirot, and how they first meet Inspector Japp. The story was excellent and kept taking us down a dead end. I highly recommend this excellent book.

Next, I always need facts: Who Governs Britain? This excellent book is part of the new Pelican books series of thinking books. I do enjoy the politics of the UK and this book shows all the intricate bits and pieces. What did I learn? That no one really runs this country - especially not the Prime Minister! Well worth a read. This man also writes very well and kept me interested throughout.

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium Series) - everyone should read this book (and the next two too!). This author sadly died before he became famous. I loved this book so much, and it was full of excellent twists and turns. Some things I never ever expected. It's also very sinister and quite nasty is some parts. I think the novel is about the real world not being very nice - instead it's a tough place, but sometimes every one of us gets a chance to win something big. Read this novel, it's well worth every turn of a page. I am currently reading the second book and I am already hooked!

Finally, Sovereign: 3 (The Shardlake Series). I am not going to talk too much about this. These books are perfect and their historical details feel so real. You want the characters to do well and you feel part of their lives. The depiction of Henry VIII is wonderful too. The best bit? An excellent twist or two. Read ASAP!